Ed and Deb Shapiro have been teaching meditation for 25 years. One of the meditation practices they teach is loving kindness meditation. Loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity are the foundations for a happy life. They are known collectively as the four immeasurable minds. These practices work for anyone. They are not restricted to […]
Interview With One Of My Mentors
June 11, 2012 by
This online interview with one of my mentors inspired me to share it with you, my readers. I have decided to withhold the name of my mentor for the time being. This is quite different from all of my other posts, so please have a little patience. Interview With One Of My Mentors The text […]
Loving Kindness Meditation Jewish Style
May 18, 2012 by
Laura Silver writes on TabletMag.com about a group of Jews doing meditation practices. One of their practices is loving kindness meditation Jewish style called chesed meditation. Loving kindness is the translation of chesed from the Hebrew. In Buddhist meditation practices, loving kindness meditation is known as metta practice. There will be other posts for you […]
Meditation Practices For Improving Your Self Image
April 11, 2012 by
Metta (loving kindness, friendliness) is one of the meditation practices for improving your self image. It dates back almost 2,600 years, and it is still relevant today. In traditional metta practice, one begins with practicing loving kindness for oneself by repeating a series of phrases like these (this is one set that I actually use […]
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